Legal Opinion
In re the Estate of Leckie
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York
Decided November 5, 1976PublishedCited by 4 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtMarsh, P. J.
Petitioners Jean Kauffman and Andrew F. Leckie appeal from an order of Surrogate’s Court, Ontario County, which dismissed their petition and granted respondent William J. McDonald’s motion for summary judgment. Petitioners allege that decedent Hazel A. Leckie died on February 28, 1972 and that her will had been offered for probate by respondent William J. McDonald who was by such will designated as executor and primary beneficiary. Petitioners had filed objections as contingent remaindermen under a trust over which Hazel Leckie had a testamentary general power of appointment. The objections…
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